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A ceremonial deity murti at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, dressed in elaborate flower garlands of white jasmine, red roses and yellow blooms, with a crown-like arch decorated with pink roses and gold ornaments. A teal silk cloth drapes the figure. On the right, a hand holds a brass lamp with a bright open flame and a handbell, while smoke drifts through the background. Gold architectural elements are visible at the left. A caption at the bottom reads Navaratri 2021, Day 6 - Vishesha Dravya Homa, indicating a ritual offering ceremony.

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October 12 20212021-10-12A deity murti is adorned with thick yellow marigold garlands, red and white flower garlands, pink rose petals and green leaves, with a decorative crown of red flowers and gold tinsel. A magenta cloth drapes the figure. In the right foreground, an attendant in an orange garment holds a lit oil lamp with a large flame near the murti, with pink petals scattered around. The setting is a temple with warm light and blurred floral decorations, marking a Navaratri ritual at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA.2021-10-11October 13 20212021-10-13October 12 20212021-10-12A large deity murti draped in a deep teal silk cloth and heavily adorned with garlands of yellow marigolds, red roses, green leaves and pink flowers, topped by an ornate gold and jewelled crown. On the left, a bare-chested priest with a beard, wearing an orange dhoti and a rudraksha mala, reaches toward the figure. Behind it stand additional gold ritual objects and garlanded shrines in a temple hall, with smoke rising in the background. The printed caption reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, Navaratri 2021, Day 7 - Vishesha Dravya Homa.2021-10-13October 13 20212021-10-13A large ceremonial deity figure seen from behind, dressed in a dark blue cloth with a crown-like headdress of red and white beaded decoration, wrapped in long yellow marigold garlands with pink flower accents. Flames rise from a fire pit at left and smoke drifts across the scene during a Chandi Homa purnahuti at Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA. At right a person in orange clothing holds up a flaming oil lamp or ritual vessel. Golden shrine decorations and an illuminated deity image appear in the background.2021-10-09October 12 20212021-10-12A man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a long beard, rudraksha mala and gold chain, stands at right holding a silver bell and a lit flame over a decorated deity murti draped in a teal-blue cloth and garlanded with white, yellow and red flower garlands. Smoke rises from the flame. Behind are gold ornamental structures, floral decorations and brass lamps in a temple hall. The deity image is a Shiva lingam-style form adorned with a crown-like flower headpiece. The caption reads Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam, Adi KAILASA, Navaratri 2021, Day 6 - Vishesha Dravya Homa.2021-10-12October 09 20212021-10-09October 09 20212021-10-09October 08 20212021-10-08